Modelling commissioned by the Ministry of Social Development point to more people on welfare, and people staying there for longer.

It suggests those on the job-seeker benefit spend an average of 13 years getting the support.

Social Development Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking that it's a problem her Government has inherited.

She knew the figures were getting worse, but says this new data is absolutely shocking.

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Modelling commissioned by the Ministry of Social Development point to more people on welfare, and people staying there for longer. 
It suggests those on the job-seeker benefit spend an average of 13 years getting the support. 
Social Development Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking that it's a problem her Government has inherited. 
She knew the figures were getting worse, but says this new data is absolutely shocking. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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